Throughout the year, Prince William County has experienced one gun tragedy after another. Whether it’s at schools, residential neighborhoods, or at local businesses, there has been a disturbing trend of incidents, leading to many being injured or killed. Community members are speaking out, creating petitions to change open gun carry ordinances, and by strategic organizing, […]
If you’ve lived in the area long enough, you know that winters in the DC metropolitan area can be brutal. Once those freezing cold temperatures kick in it can be hard to stay active, especially outdoors. Our goal at Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is to provide you with continuous programming […]
Earlier today, the University of Colorado introduced Deion Sanders as their new head football coach. Sanders, affectionately known as ‘Prime Time’ to his legion of fans, took his iconic talents from the gridiron to the sidelines when he became the coach of the Jackson State University Tigers. Many on social media decried the move, saying […]
Earlier this year, we spoke with entrepreneur Dawne Horizons on how her personal journey led her to create one of the area’s most unique holistic businesses. Now, she’s taken those opportunities and created a network to bring other businesses together. This Saturday, she is hosting a networking social at Clearbrooke Center for the Arts in […]
A state task force studying the rise of unregulated cannabis products in Virginia is recommending stricter rules for businesses selling hemp-based delta-8 THC products that technically aren’t marijuana but produce a similar high when eaten or smoked. Virginia’s piecemeal approach to legalizing marijuana has led to major enforcement gaps, with convenience stores and smoke shops […]
Today, both Virginia and the world lost an incredible leader as Representative Donald McEachin transitioned at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. He had recently won re-election in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District, and served for years being a champion for gun law reforms, environmental protections and affordable health care. Senator Jennifer […]
Longtime Army veteran Keith Parker knew that he needed to do something about his health but wasn’t sure where to turn next. It turns out, that his steps were ordered in the right direction. Not only did it change his health but gave him a new purpose. “I had a lot of health issues,” he […]
Meet 37-year-old Brandon Williams, a high school dropout turned entrepreneur from Miami Gardens, Florida, who has teamed with his 18-year-old son to launch CEO Financial Literacy Academy, one of the only such non-profit schools in the country that is Black-owned. Brandon dropped out of high school in 2003, but later went back to earn his GED, […]
As the calendar year ends, the number of mass shooting incidents has risen within the Commonwealth. After yet another one at a Chesapeake Wal-Mart this past Tuesday, in which a manager shot and killed six people before taking his own life, the call for more gun control measures is being pushed by the Virginia House […]
Year after year, our community is enriched by the enterprising minds within it. Prince William County is fortunate to have many outstanding small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders that make the community a great place to live, work and play. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26, as Small Business […]
